Nicolas Jackson Fires Back at John Obi Mikel in Racy Social Media Exchange
Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson stunned fans by sending a sizzling Instagram message to former Blues star John Obi Mikel, days after the club’s thrilling 6-2 win over Wolves.
The Senegal international, who scored Chelsea’s fastest league goal since 2017 on Sunday, took aim at Mikel’s scathing criticism after their opening day defeat to Manchester City. Jackson’s post, which was captured by fans on X, was anything but subtle.
"I know I talk so much about him and sometimes I sound like I disrespect him, but I don’t disrespect him," Jackson began. "Shut your mouth, don’t talk s***, we are killing ourselves for Africa," he continued, tagging Mikel’s account in the process.
Fans were left stunned by Jackson’s fiery response, with many expressing their disapproval on social media. "You know Chelsea is filled with kids when they have one good performance and start taking shots at every critic," one fan wrote. Another commenter lamented, "Bro had one good game after having 20 s*** games and this is what he’s saying?". A third fan simply replied, "Cringe."
While Mikel’s criticism of Jackson was scathing, it’s fair to say that the 23-year-old’s response was not exactly statesmanlike. Still, it’s undeniable that Jackson’s performance on Sunday was a turning point for the young striker. With his early goal, he looked more like the player Chelsea signed for £32 million in the summer.
Of course, this whole episode raises questions about the right way to handle criticism. As athletes, we’re often expected to maintain a professional demeanor, even in the face of criticism. But at the same time, we’re human beings with emotions, and it’s natural to feel frustrated when our performances are questioned.
In any case, this saga has left us all wondering what’s next for Nicolas Jackson and John Obi Mikel. Will they continue to trade barbs on social media, or will they move on from this drama?
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